Jacob Blount

Jacob Blount

Jacob was a Project Manager at THE rAVe Agency and an Assistant Editor for rAVe [PUBS]. He worked on internal and client-based projects for the Agency and oversees rAVe [PUBS]'s live event trade show and event coverage, rAVe [NOW].

Symetrix Adds Features at InfoComm 2019

Symetrix’s Composer 7.2 DSP- and control-programming application adds a number of important features, including monitoring of Powersoft Duecanali, Ottocanali, X4 and X8 amplifiers and Panasonic WP-9XX amplifiers. A new emailer control output module, when triggered, can send an email message with predetermined subject and body copy to a predetermined email address via a predetermined email […]

Symetrix Adds Features at InfoComm 2019

EAW’s InfoComm Product Launches

At this year’s InfoComm, Eastern Acoustics Works (EAW) will show several new members of its successful and fast-growing 800 Series of loudspeaker and low frequency enclosures. They will also unveil two new series of point-source loudspeakers, new active portable models and much more. Come to InfoComm booth 6989 and Demo Room W224G to see these […]

EAW’s InfoComm Product Launches

DisplayNote and Newline Partner at InfoComm

DisplayNote has announced today it has signed a four-year software partnership with display manufacturer Newline Interactive. The partnership will see DisplayNote create and supply Newline with a suite of Newline branded collaboration solutions for its touch and non-touch display. Each solution is designed to simplify how people in meeting spaces and classrooms share content, interact […]

DisplayNote and Newline Partner at InfoComm

AIMS Uses InfoComm to Push for AV-over-IP Interoperability Standards in Pro AV

The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today announced the release of a new positioning paper titled “AV Over IP: It’s Real, and It’s Transformational.” The paper takes a closer look at the impact of the media-over-IP movement on the pro AV and installed systems markets. A key focus is AIMS’ efforts to promote a […]

AIMS Uses InfoComm to Push for AV-over-IP Interoperability Standards in Pro AV

Oblong’s New Collaboration System, Rumpus, Adds Webex (Still in Beta)

Oblong Industries has added support for Cisco Webex to its Rumpus meeting application for collaborative screen sharing. With the popularity of Cisco Webex solutions for businesses globally, more users can now enjoy a seamless Rumpus experience that brings multi-share capabilities to online meetings. Rumpus is the meeting solution letting virtual teams feel more connected and […]

Oblong’s New Collaboration System, Rumpus, Adds Webex (Still in Beta)

New Audinate CEO Is Aidan Williams

Audinate, developer of Dante audio over IP networking solution, announced today that Aidan Williams, the Company’s CTO and co-founder, will succeed Lee Ellison as CEO. Mr. Ellison has informed the company of his intention to retire from his role as CEO on 13th September 2019 following release of the company’s 2019 full year financial results. […]

New Audinate CEO Is Aidan Williams

Matrox Adds SRT Streaming Video Support to Mura IPX Encoder Cards

Matrox Graphics announced Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming protocol support on its complete range of Matrox Mura IPX capture and IP encode/decode cards. The SRT open-source protocol and technology stack focuses on performance, reliability and security for video delivery over private and public networks. As SRT-ready products, the high-density Matrox Mura IPX capture and IP […]

Matrox Adds SRT Streaming Video Support to Mura IPX Encoder Cards

Barix Adds AudioPoint Pro Server at InfoComm 2019

Streaming to on-site mobile listeners with the lowest possible latency, Barix’s AudioPoint 3.0 audio-to-mobile platform has been deployed in venues around the globe to enhance digital signage and live presentation applications with high-quality, IP-delivered audio. At InfoComm 2019, the company will amplify these benefits with the launch of the companion AudioPoint Pro server, which extends […]

Barix Adds AudioPoint Pro Server at InfoComm 2019

D-Link Joins SDVoE Alliance

The SDVoE Alliance today announced that D-Link Systems, Inc., a leading global supplier of network solutions for home and business, has joined the alliance as an adopting member. “We’re very excited about our new partnership with the SDVoE Alliance. As the pro AV space evolves we look to be a true partner with everyone in […]

D-Link Joins SDVoE Alliance

Peerless-AV at InfComm 2019 Is All About Signage Solutions

Peerless-AV will be testing the limits of its Xtreme High Bright Outdoor Displays (XHB432, XHB492, XHB552) through a water dunk tank, impact test chamber and dust chamber. Available in 43″, 49″, and 55”, the Xtreme High Bright Outdoor Displays offer a maintenance-free design and are rugged enough to withstand the harsh outdoor elements, while still […]

Peerless-AV at InfComm 2019 Is All About Signage Solutions

Leon Speakers Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

Leon Speakers will be introducing new products and an expanded sales team at InfoComm 2019 (booth #4153). Headed up by newly appointed Director of Strategy Melissa Price, former CEO of Detroit-based, commercial interior design firm dPOP, the new team is committed to growing the company’s presence in commercial spaces with design-driven AV solutions that deliver […]

Leon Speakers Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

Sennheiser Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

At InfoComm 2019 (booth 5561), Sennheiser will highlight its business and education solutions portfolio, with a focus on its new TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2) microphone array. Sennheiser will offer live booth demonstrations of TeamConnect Ceiling 2, which uses its patented automatic, dynamic beamforming technology. TeamConnect Ceiling 2, which has been shipping since April, is Sennheiser’s […]

Sennheiser Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

AV Stumpfl’s AT64-SHIFT and PIXERA Mini Server Will Make U.S. Debut

AV Stumpfl will show its new AT64-SHIFT system for large mobile projection screens and the new PIXERA mini media server at this year’s InfoComm 2019. With the AT64-SHIFT, AV Stumpfl says it’s possible to assemble a large mobile projection screen and to adjust its’ height in a matter of minutes and they claim that no […]

AV Stumpfl’s AT64-SHIFT and PIXERA Mini Server Will Make U.S. Debut

SDVoE Alliance Adds Theatrixx in Advance of InfoComm 2019

The SDVoE Alliance today announced that Theatrixx Technologies Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of technical equipment for the professional audio-visual and performing arts industry, has joined the alliance as an adopting member. Theatrixx will be exhibiting at InfoComm 2019 (Orlando, June 12-14, booth 1121). The SDVoE Alliance will be in booth 1143. “The pro video […]

SDVoE Alliance Adds Theatrixx in Advance of InfoComm 2019

Magewell Debuts Three New Software Tools for Video Capture

Magewell Bridge for NDI(r) enables users to convert source video into NDI streams for live, IP-based production, while version 3.0 of Capture Express records video to files at up to 4K resolution. The third tool, a plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro CC, provides direct access to Magewell capture devices through the popular non-linear editing software. […]

Magewell Debuts Three New Software Tools for Video Capture

D-Tools Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

D-Tools today announced the company will demonstrate new capabilities of the forthcoming major release of its award-winning estimation, design, and project management System Integrator (SI) software solution — System Integrator v13 — at InfoComm 2019 in booth 2361. SI v13 delivers critical new productivity features including: Service Plans — the ability to define, create, sell […]

D-Tools Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

CEDIA Announces 60 New Classes for Expo 2019

CEDIA announces the educational conference lineup at this year’s CEDIA Expo show. With over 125 classes, 50 percent of them brand new and covering 17 different areas of expertise, CEDIA Expo solidifies its standing as the leading educational event for residential home technology professionals. CEDIA Expo will be held September 10-14 at the Colorado Convention […]

CEDIA Announces 60 New Classes for Expo 2019

Legrand Experts Leading 15 Classes at InfoComm 2019

Legrand | AV will be teaching 15 courses at InfoComm 2019 covering a wide range of topics; sessions will be led by experts from Chief, Da-Lite, Middle Atlantic, Vaddio and others from the AV industry. Jerilyn Veldof, instructional designer at Legrand | AV, said she’s excited for the holistic approach that the various brands can […]

Legrand Experts Leading 15 Classes at InfoComm 2019

FOR-A Adds AV-Over-IP at InfoComm 2019

A range of video production switchers, video servers, and graphics systems that consistently support both 12G-SDI/4K and 3G-SDI/HD resolution will be a focal point of the FOR-A booth at the upcoming InfoComm Show in Orlando. Demonstrating video production solutions for corporate video, worship, sports and live event applications, FOR-A will exhibit in booth 1861 during […]

FOR-A Adds AV-Over-IP at InfoComm 2019

1G AV-Over-IP Encoder Dubbed PacketAV Wallplate from Visionary Solutions to Debut at InfoComm 2019

At InfoComm 2019 in Orlando, Visionary Solutions (Booth 3914) will introduce its new PacketAV Duet Wallplate Encoder, which provides 4K UHD video and Dante/AES67 audio encoding over 1G Ethernet in a convenient wallplate form-factor. The new PacketAV Duet Wallplate claims to be the only 4K UHD AV-over-IP encoder on the market that fits into a […]

1G AV-Over-IP Encoder Dubbed PacketAV Wallplate from Visionary Solutions to Debut at InfoComm 2019

Atlona AV-over-IP Line to Grow at InfoComm

Atlona, a Panduit company, will debut a series of new value-priced AV-over-IP products at InfoComm 2019. InfoComm also marks the North American debut of OmniStream’s integrated processing functionality to enhance video wall performance. The embedded scaling, video processing and advanced video synchronization mechanisms in OmniStream decoders ensure precise synchronization of content between each decoder and […]

Atlona AV-over-IP Line to Grow at InfoComm

Alcons, Astro and Avid Partner for Immersive Audio Experience Room at InfoComm 2019

At InfoComm 2019, Alcons Audio will show the Alcons Pro-Ribbon Immersive Experience again — partnering with Astral Spatial Audio and Avid this time. Located in an acoustically optimized-space in Demo Room W231A at the Orange County Convention Center, hour-long demonstrations of the updated Pro-Ribbon Immersive Experience will be at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 […]

Alcons, Astro and Avid Partner for Immersive Audio Experience Room at InfoComm 2019

Philips SoC Now Includes NoviSign Digital Signage Software

NoviSign Digital Signage today announced that NoviSign’s Digital Signage Android app is now available on Philips Q, D, P & T-Line Android SoC displays. Starting at 10” and going all the way up to 86” Philips Android SoC displays, come in both 18/7 and 24/7 usage ratings. Available for direct download onto Philips SoC displays […]

Philips SoC Now Includes NoviSign Digital Signage Software

Absen Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

At InfoComm 2019, LED display provider Absen will be showcasing its latest rental and staging as well as indoor fixed LED display solutions at booth #2760 alongside its partner Modtruss. Since the market demand for high density and high definition increases, the narrowing of pixel gaps on LED based screens has become a continuing trend, […]

Absen Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

New Dante Intercom Beltpacks Debut from Studio Technologies

Studio Technologies introduces two new Dante-enabled intercom beltpacks, the Model 372A and Model 373A. Both units, which combine a single talk channel with two channels of listen, are capable of supporting professional and consumer-grade, single- and dual-channel headsets with audio quality that far exceeds typical party-line intercom equipment. The Model 372A is intended to connect […]

New Dante Intercom Beltpacks Debut from Studio Technologies

Even Crestron Has Partnered With Domotz for Remote Monitoring and Management

Following Lutron, Lulu, Nuvo, Global Cache, Wyrestorm, StormAudio and a handful of others, Crestron today announced a partnership with Domotz. The seamless integration of the Domotz suite of products with Crestron smart home systems will empower Crestron residential systems integrators to remotely monitor their customers’ systems and better assist them, while reducing support costs and […]

Even Crestron Has Partnered With Domotz for Remote Monitoring and Management

Aveo Systems Redesigns Mira Connect Panel

Aveo Systems has introduced Mira Connect 10, a 10″ touch display and integrated control system with wall and tabletop mounting options for the company’s Mira Connect family. Mira Connect 10 provides simple setup and easy use in collaboration rooms of all kinds, allowing one-button dialing from calendar invitations, display management, video switching, volume and mute […]

Aveo Systems Redesigns Mira Connect Panel

Echo Style Keypads Arrive from Savant

Savant has introduced a new keypad family that adds field-configurability from three to six buttons along with the ability to configure backlight color. Available in both low voltage and line voltage versions, Savant’s new Echo style keypads can control lighting and more within the Savant control ecosystem. Savant Echo style keypads are available in ten […]

Echo Style Keypads Arrive from Savant

PreSonus Adds 70 New Features to Studio One

PreSonus is now shipping Studio One 4.5, a major update to its recording and production software. With 70 new features and improvements, this free update for Studio One 4 users adds several of the most requested features from the Studio One user community and adds advanced tools that streamline professional audio and MIDI production workflows. […]

PreSonus Adds 70 New Features to Studio One

CEDIA White Paper Is All About Cabling

CEDIA has released its latest white paper, which explores the ever-changing universe of cabling for home technology professionals. Infrastructure Cabling for Voice, Data and Video takes a deep dive into applications, standards and recommendations for uses of a variety of cable families. “This white paper takes care to break down — in great detail — […]

CEDIA White Paper Is All About Cabling

Acoustic Magic Voice Tracker III UCC-Based Mic Array to Debut at InfoComm

Acoustic Magic is using InfoComm to introduce the Voice Tracker III, which is based on the technology of the Voice Tracker I, but has 2 dB better signal to noise ratio and a flatter frequency response curve leading to a brighter sound quality. The $450 Voice Tracker III is designed for lecture and meeting recording […]

Acoustic Magic Voice Tracker III UCC-Based Mic Array to Debut at InfoComm

Macnica to Launch SMPTE ST 2110-Based MPA1000 1G AV-Over-IP Module at InfoComm 2019

Macnica Technology will debut its MPA1000 AV-over-IP Module at Booth 474 during InfoComm 2019. The MPA1000 is a full-stack module that brings low-latency IP video transport to OEM manufacturers and an array of professional AV products. Macnica is a creator of hardware and software APIs that implement SMPTE ST 2110, a widely followed open standard […]

Macnica to Launch SMPTE ST 2110-Based MPA1000 1G AV-Over-IP Module at InfoComm 2019